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Disney+ is bringing back The Santa Clause as an original limited series, with Tim Allen reprising his role as Scott Calvin and executive producing.

Research from PwC indicates that deal activity in the media and entertainment space will continue at a “vigorous pace” in 2022, powered by the demand for content from streaming platforms, 5G rollouts and strong interest from private equity buyers.

The drama thriller The Window on ZDF Enterprises’ (ZDFE) slate explores what happens behind the scenes in the world of soccer, centering on a teenage standout during the transfer window.

FilmRise is highlighting long-running programs such as the crime show Forensic Files and the cooking series Hell’s Kitchen, hosted by Gordon Ramsay.

All3Media International has clinched new deals for the comedic drama Fresh Meat, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a live retrospective event at London’s BFI this month.

MarVista Entertainment’s A Unicorn for Christmas features a young girl who finds a pony whose horn and powers only she can see.

The chairman of the Americas at Banijay and president and CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings on the need for different types of programming for different platforms, the work of Endemol Shine Boomdog in Mexico and championing diversity.

The World Screen app is now updated for January, delivering program listings, news and a range of resources.

And Just Like That…, a revival of the hit HBO series Sex and the City, picked up the most followers on Instagram of all the new series that made their debut in December, according to The WIT.

HBO Max has tapped Baris Zavaroglu to serve as director general in Turkey ahead of its launch in the region later this year.